MythosPDF

Copy text from a scan in a scanned PDF on iPhone

Make the words on a scan selectable so you can copy them into an email or document. On iPhone it runs in the browser, so there is nothing to install.

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How to do it

  1. 1.Open OCR PDF.
  2. 2.Add the scanned PDF.
  3. 3.Download it and copy the text in any PDF reader.

Tips for iPhone

  • • Turn the phone sideways for a wider page.
  • • Tap text to edit; the keyboard stays below the text box.
  • • Export saves to Files, where you can share it.

Questions people ask

+How accurate is it?

It depends on the scan. Straight, sharp, well lit pages at 300 dpi read best.

+Do I need to convert the scan to Word first?

No. MythosPDF edits the scanned page itself. There is no conversion, so the page keeps its look.

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Free, in your browser, and it takes about a minute. No account needed.

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